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inSTEM Mentors

A community of innovators, and discoverers supporting the next generation of STEM leaders through the NSTMF’s inSTEM program.

Who are inSTEM Mentors?

inSTEM Mentors are influential and inspirational individuals who are known advocates for STEM students from underrepresented communities.

Get to know our past, present, and future mentors by clicking here.

Qualities and Characteristics

We seek inSTEM mentors who possess the following qualities and characteristics:

  • Currently pursuing a career in STEM in academia, industry, or public service.
  • Excited to share their experiences and help Scholars reach their ultimate potential.
  • Demonstrated advocacy for underrepresented minorities in STEM
  • Identification with any marginalized groups, including but not limted to: Black, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, women or other marginalized genders, and/or first-generation.
inSTEM Mentor Lori Beck meeting with students in 2018

Commitment and Expectations

Quality mentorship takes time and commitment. inSTEM Mentors are integral to the success of this program. We appreciate any and all time mentors provide to their mentees to meet or exceed any of the following commitments:

  • Ability and Willingness to participate in a 60-minute in-person or virtual meeting with the inSTEM Scholars to share insights and answer questions regarding an inSTEM curriculum topic relevant to your experience.
  • Bandwidth and availability to correspond and meet with an inSTEM scholar for at least 30 minutes, 4 times per academic year.
  • Maintain a relationship with a set of inSTEM Scholars and support them through their undergraduate experience and beyond

What are Mentors Saying?

FAQs

I want to be an inSTEM mentor! What are my next steps?

1. If you haven’t done so already, review the inSTEM overview page as well as information about the inSTEM curriculum.
2. If you are in a position to become an inSTEM mentor you can submit an application using this link.
3. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or positive words to share please email the Associate Director of inSTEM, Joanna Chou at [email protected]

Do Mentors receive compensation?

Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer compensation for mentors. We understand that this may be a difficult request and understand if being a volunteer mentor is not of interest. We hope that in the future we can provide some form of compensation or incentives. If you have any ideas please feel free to share with [email protected] and we will reach to discuss how to implement your suggestions.

What are your expectations out of the mentors, in terms of travel?

Most meetings are virtual and held via Zoom! However, if a mentor chooses to travel to the host institution for an onsite inSTEM meeting, the NSTMF will cover the cost of parking, rideshare, or public transit. We will work with mentors to make the necessary arrangements for a safe and fulfilling visit with the inSTEM scholars.

What should I do if I have other colleagues who want to join as inSTEM mentors?

Great! All we ask is that they complete this form and we will schedule a time to speak with them and understand their goals as a mentor.

BECOME A MENTOR TODAY

Submit your application today!

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